Takata Knew of Air-Bag Flaws as Early as 2001, U.S. Senator Says
Takata Knew of Air Bag Flaw in 2001: Report
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Takata Corp. employees knew of serious safety and quality control issues as early as 2001, years before flaws in its automobile air bags surfaced, according to a U.S. Senate report released Monday ahead of a hearing.
The company also halted global safety audits to save money, the report issued by Democrats on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee said.